{"product_id":"huh7-cells-bhc10901796","title":"HuH7 Cells","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuH7 Cells is a tumor cell line supplied in frozen format and associated with Human liver biology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e HuH7 Cells is supplied as a tumor cell line derived from Human liver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adherent, epithelial-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. RPMI 1640 Medium (TM503) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen, BSL-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cell-based model is generally used in liver cancer biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development studies. Donor\/background information is available for contextual interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model supports studies in liver cancer biology, phenotype comparison, and assay development. It can be used to examine morphology, growth behavior, and experimental responses in cultured cells. Donor\/background information provided for this product: Male, Japanese, 57, Adult hepatocellular carcinoma (metastatic site, hepatoma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell-line models continue to be used for tumor phenotype comparison, pathway perturbation studies, and assay development in controlled in vitro systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered and subtype-defined tumor lines are often used to compare growth behavior, reporter output, and response patterns across matched experimental conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen metastatic or lineage features are described, investigators commonly interpret results alongside morphology, passage history, and culture environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCancer biology studies that compare proliferation-associated behavior, morphology, and pathway responses in vitro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay development for treatment response, reporter monitoring, or phenotype comparison under matched culture conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-by-side comparison of engineered versus parental background characteristics when relevant to the study design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanges in morphology, growth rate, viability, or reporter signal are typically interpreted together with passage history, culture matrix, and the specified growth conditions for the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorphology, doubling behavior, and reporter or marker output can shift with passage number, substrate choice, and medium composition; these variables should be recorded alongside experimental readouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched controls such as parental cells, untreated cultures, or parallel cultures maintained under identical conditions help distinguish background effects from biology of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture and product details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e PriCoat™ T25 Flasks (G299) or Applied Cell Extracellular Matrix (G422) are recommended for optimal cell culture. RPMI 1640 Medium (TM503) + 10% FBS(Regular*) + 1% Penicillin\/Streptomycin Solution (G255), 37.0°C, 5% CO₂. *Do not heat-inactivate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (cells\/cm²):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10,000-20,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Culture Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Procedure Preparation (before 3D Culture): Thaw cells following \"Thawing Protocol\" and \"Growth Conditions\". Expand cells for one passage, then seed for spheroid generation (3D culture). Subculture Protocol:Aspirate the supernatant and wash cells with 1X PBS (pH 7.4) (G5000). Dissociate cells using 1–1.5 ml of Gentle Dissociation Solution (TM080). Observe the cells under a microscope to confirm detachment (typically within 2–10 minutes). Cells that are difficult to detach can be put in 37 °C for several minutes to facilitate detachment.Neutralize using an equal volume of complete growth media (must contain serum) or using Trypsin Neutralizing Solution (TM069).Transfer culture suspension into sterile conical centrifuge tube (G5500), and centrifuge at 125 x g for 5 minutes. The actual centrifuge duration and speed may vary depending on the cell type.Aspirate supernatant and re-suspend the pellet with pre-warmed fresh complete growth media for 3D Culture. Spheroid Generation Protocol:Count cells and viability using cell counter or hemocytometer with Trypan Blue Stain (TM071). Proceed if cells are \u0026gt;90% viability.Seed 500 to 10,000 cells per well in SpheroWell™ 96 Well Plate (G7540), final volume maintained at 100 μl per well. Avoid cell clumps (clumps will not generate uniform spheroids). Count as Day 0. Tip: Fill the outermost wells of the plate with 1X PBS (pH 7.4) (G5000) to prevent evaporation of media during incubation.(Recommended) Centrifuge the sealed plate at 300 x g for 5 minutes.Place in the incubator set at 37 °C, 5% CO₂. Change Media:Every 2–3 days, add 100 μl of fresh media slowly along the wall of the well to avoid disrupting spheroids at the bottom.Take out 100 μl of media slowly and discard from the well.(Recommended, but optional) Centrifuge the sealed plate at 300 x g for 5 minutes. 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